Apple shares surged 4% as the iPhone 17 series demonstrated robust early sales in the US and China, outperforming its predecessor. The iPhone Air also sold out in minutes in China, fueling optimism for Apple’s stock performance and upcoming earnings.
India plans to mandate LNG import terminals to build 10% extra storage for government access during supply or price disruptions. This aims to create cost-effective emergency reserves using existing infrastructure, avoiding expensive new underground storage. The proposal also outlines financial and operational criteria for new terminal operators.
Guwahati is abuzz with Durga Puja anticipation, but relentless rain is disrupting preparations. Puja committees face challenges in meeting deadlines as artisans halt outdoor work due to soaked pandal structures and safety concerns. Despite hurdles like poor road conditions and waterlogging, the festive spirit remains strong, with markets bustling and traders anticipating a prosperous season.
Whispers of a passionate affair between Dharmendra and the legendary Meena Kumari have resurfaced, fueled by Nargis’s poignant letter revealing Kumari’s deep love for the actor. Despite Dharmendra’s denial of romantic involvement, calling himself a fan, their bond was undeniable. Later, Kamal Amrohi, Kumari’s estranged husband, cast Dharmendra in ‘Razia Sultan,’ a role reportedly involving…
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has nominated Shan Ali, a history sheeter accused of murdering a police officer in 2016, as his party’s candidate for the Sherghati seat. Ali, currently out on bail and facing numerous serious charges, was described by Owaisi as a “crusader against injustice.” Sherghati is set to vote on November 11.
Chennai police are actively cracking down on misinformation following the Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives. YouTuber Maridhas was questioned and released, while Felix Gerald, a BJP functionary, and TVK cadres were arrested for spreading fake news. Authorities have booked 25 social media accounts, intensifying monitoring to curb unverified claims circulating online after the tragedy.
A 50-year-old farmer was brutally beaten and mowed down by an MUV by a BJP functionary and his armed accomplices in Guna district, MP. The attack, stemming from a land dispute, also saw the farmer’s daughter molested. The accused has been expelled from the party.
Dhanbad Police have launched a strong anti-crime drive under SSP Prabhat Kumar. Twelve members of gangster Prince Khan’s gang were arrested following a crackdown on extortion and firing incidents. A close associate of Khan, Bhanu Manjhi, was also apprehended after a gunfight. These actions have boosted public confidence in the coal belt.
The Trump administration has halted $350M in federal grants for minority-serving colleges, ending decades of race-based education funding. Programs for Hispanic-Serving Institutions and others are frozen, though HBCUs remain funded. Officials call the shift a move toward merit-based aid, while critics warn it will widen racial inequities. Lawsuits and congressional backlash are already mounting.
